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Fetching Dreams - by  Mary Bleckwehl (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Fetching Dreams - by Mary Bleckwehl (Paperback)

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  • IT WAS JUST A SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT UNTIL IT BECAME A LIFESAVING MISSION.Two girls living a continent apart become pen pals.
  • 10-12 Years
  • 8.0" x 5.0" Paperback
  • 306 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, People & Places

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"Two girls living a continent apart become pen pals. Quiet and shy, Neyah lives in a rural African village and longs for more time in school, but spends most days fetching filthy water for her family to survive. Bold and boisterous, Abby lives comfortably in a modern city and spends much of her time planning her social calendar. Despite their differences, an unlikely friendship forms, and they discover they have one thing very much in common. Their lives are tragically threatened by something they can't control. Or maybe they can"--



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IT WAS JUST A SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT UNTIL IT BECAME A LIFESAVING MISSION.


Two girls living a continent apart become pen pals. Quiet and shy, Neyah lives in a rural African

village and longs for more time in school, but spends most days fetching filthy water for her family

to survive. Bold and boisterous, Abby lives comfortably in a modern city and spends much of her

time planning her social calendar. Despite their differences, an unlikely friendship forms, and they

discover they have one thing very much in common. Their lives are tragically threatened by

something they can't control. Or maybe they can.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)
Weight: .73 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-12 Years
Sub-Genre: People & Places
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 306
Publisher: Immortal Works LLC
Theme: Africa
Format: Paperback
Author: Mary Bleckwehl
Language: English
Street Date: June 6, 2023
TCIN: 1003404639
UPC: 9781953491558
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-4044
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.69 inches length x 5 inches width x 8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.73 pounds
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  • A: The main theme revolves around friendship and overcoming life-threatening challenges despite different backgrounds.

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Q: Who is the author of the book?

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  • A: The book is authored by Mary Bleckwehl.

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Q: What age group is this book intended for?

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  • A: This book is suggested for readers aged 10 to 12 years.

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Q: What are the main settings in the story?

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  • A: The story contrasts a rural African village and a modern city, highlighting the lives of two pen pals.

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Q: What type of fiction does this book belong to?

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  • A: This book is categorized as juvenile fiction, specifically focusing on people and places.

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I enjoyed this book and recommend it for pre-teens to adults. (How often does that happen?) It’s an engaging story about the vastly different life experiences of Neyah in Kenya and Abby in Minnesota.
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